Photos courtesy of Jesse Young Property and Real Estate Photography

Photography: Ryan Garvin

Bathroom with Floating Vanity

Brady Architectural Photography

Rickie Agapito, Agapito Online

The goal of this master suite remodel was to design a luxurious yet simple environment that was not only beautiful but also comfortable, and designer Lori Wiles brought the transformation to life. The remodel was a transformation of the unused storage area in the bottom level of the clients’ home. Wiles' creative problem solving did more than just hide basement remodel problems like low ductwork and poorly located pipes. Instead, these obstacles served as a source of inspiration for some of the most interesting aspects of her design, such as the angular wood-paneled headboard wall with built-in nightstands. Following a stone, fire, water, and wood theme, the materials used in this master suite strongly relate to nature. Water flows to the tub from the stone accent wall in the bathroom, and an opposing stone wall in the bedroom creates a dramatic backdrop for a seating area. Both walls contain candle-filled niches and Cherry wood is employed throughout, creating warmth and continuity. To further achieve the natural look and feel of the bathroom, Wiles incorporated a variety of stones. The shower and immediate area around the freestanding tub feature pebble accent flooring that complement the surrounding large, rectangular tile floors. Eldorado Stone’s Black River Stacked Stone was chosen because it offered different textures and dimensions of the black, rugged, stacked stone, resulting in an organic environment that provides relief from the flat surfaces. By using quality materials such as Eldorado Stone, designer Lori Wiles was able to create a zen-like space that exceeded her client’s expectations. Eldorado Stone Profile Featured: Black River Stacked Stone installed with a Dry-Stack grout technique Designer: Lori Wiles Design Website: www.loriwilesdesign.com Phone: (319) 310-6214 Contact Lori Wiles Design Houzz: www.houzz.com/pro/loriwiles/lori-wiles-design Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Lori-Wiles-Design Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/loriwilesdesign/ Photography: Lori Wiles Design Mason: Iowa Stone Supply Website: www.iowastonesupply.com Phone: (319) 533-4299 Contact Iowa Stone Supply Eastern Iowa Showroom (Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00 or by appointment) 1530 Stamy Road Hiawatha, IA 52233 Central Iowa Showroom (by appointment) 2913 99th Street Urbandale, IA 50322 Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Iowa-Stone-Supply

2012 National Best Bath Award, 1st Place Large Bath, and People's Pick Bath Winner NKBA National. Designed by Yuko Matsumoto, CKD, CBD. Photographed by Douglas Johnson Photography

Darren Edwards, Pinnacle Mountain Homes

Photos by Specialty Tile Products

Custom straight-grain cedar sauna, custom straight oak cabinets with skirt back-lighting. 3-D tile vanity backsplash with wall mounted fixtures and LED mirrors. Light-projected shower plumbing box with custom glass. Pebble-inlaid and heated wood-tile flooring. Photo by Marcie Heitzmann

Bath | Custom home Studio of LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. | Photo by Inspiro8 Studio.

Michael Merrill Design Studio remodeled this contemporary bathroom using organic elements - including a shaved pebble floor, linen textured vinyl wall covering, and a watery green wall tile. Here the cantilevered vanity is veneered in a rich walnut.

Fredric J Ueckert